Apostle Dr. Samuel Amagashi Encourages Women: ‘Allow Your Men to Massage Your Breast for Early Cancer Detection’

As part of efforts to intensify breast cancer awareness during this month of October, Apostle Dr. Samuel Amagashi, Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Amagashi Herbal and Spiritual Center, has urged women to involve their husbands or male partners in regular breast examination as a preventive step toward early detection of breast cancer.

Speaking to the media during a community breast health sensitization program in Kumasi, Apostle Dr. Amagashi emphasized that breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women globally, particularly in Ghana, where late diagnosis often limits the chances of survival. He noted that while hospitals and screening centers play a crucial role in detection and treatment, awareness must begin right in the home.

According to the Apostle, encouraging men to assist in breast massage could serve as a practical, intimate, and preventive approach that helps identify unusual lumps or changes early before they develop into advanced cancer. “Women should not see breast massage as an act of pleasure alone; it can also be a life-saving act,” he said. “When a husband regularly massages or examines the breast of his wife, he may notice changes that the woman herself may not easily detect.”

Dr. Amagashi, who is also a well-known advocate for holistic and herbal healing, explained that regular breast massage improves blood circulation in the breast tissues, enhances lymphatic drainage, and increases awareness of one’s own body. He stressed that the practice should not replace medical screening but rather complement it as part of a healthy relationship and lifestyle.

He added that early detection remains the best protection against the deadly disease. “When breast cancer is detected early, treatment is more successful, less expensive, and less painful. But when we wait until the symptoms become severe, the chances of survival decrease sharply,” he cautioned.

The Apostle further called on churches, women’s groups, and community leaders to use every available platform to educate women about the importance of early screening. He also appealed to men not to shy away from discussions about breast health, urging them to become active partners in the fight against breast cancer.

“Breast cancer is not only a women’s issue—it affects families and communities,” Dr. Amagashi stressed. “Men should support their wives, encourage them to go for screening, and help them observe physical changes. Together, we can reduce the alarming rate of deaths caused by late detection.”

Apostle Amagashi also used the opportunity to commend health professionals and civil society groups across the country for their ongoing awareness campaigns and free screening exercises during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He called for more collaboration between faith-based organizations, traditional healers, and the Ghana Health Service to promote early detection and holistic treatment approaches.

He concluded with a powerful message to women: “Don’t hide your pain, don’t wait until it’s too late. Examine yourself, go for screening, and allow your men to help you through regular breast massage. Together, you can save your life.”

The month of October, globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, continues to inspire conversations on prevention, early detection, and treatment. Apostle Dr. Samuel Amagashi’s message adds a practical, home-centered dimension to this important national and global health campaign—one that encourages shared responsibility, love, and awareness in protecting women’s health.